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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.65, 303.89 and 58.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.65, 303.89 and 58.34 is: 87.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.65 : 303.89 = 58.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.65/303.89 = 58.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.65x = 303.89 × 58.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.65x = 17,727.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,727.13/202.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.48

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